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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix E28R V2.0 ($64.95) vs Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E28R V2.0 | Fenix PD40R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $119.95 |
| Weight | 128g | 198g |
| Material | Hard-anodized aluminum | — |
| Weight | 128g (Fenix published) | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) including battery) |
| Output | 1700lm max | 3,000 lumens, 500 m |
| Runtime | 260h max | 89 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT70 LED |
| Modes | — | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe |
| Size | — | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E28R V2.0
- Takes either an 18650 or two CR123A
- 1,700 lm in a 128 g light
- Long low-mode runtime
- Page showed it on pre-order at research time
- Heavier than flat or AAA lights
Fenix PD40R V3.0
- 3,000 lumens and 500 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 198 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 198 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 89 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E28R V2.0 is the better value at $64.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.